U.S. Soccer Recognizes Development Academy U-15/16 Conference Starting XI Teams for 2012-13 Season

Jul 8, 2013

CHICAGO (July 8, 2013) – U.S. Soccer is handing out its 2012-13 Development Academy End of Year awards this week, and today recognizes the Under-15/16
Academy Starting XI for all three conferences.

The Academy XI incorporates the 11 players among each conference who represent the Academy principles of dedication, effort and integrity. The starting XI
includes one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three forwards.

Development Academy players and coaches have received postseason recognition since the Academy’s inaugural 2007-08 season, and the End of Year awards are
voted upon by U.S. Soccer Technical Advisors.

De Anza Force is the most-represented club with four players on the West Conference XI: defenders Samuel Junqua and David Chavez, midfielder Brian Zelaya
and forward Carlos Delgadillo.

In the East Conference XI, the New York Red Bulls and D.C. United each have two representatives. Red Bulls defender Kevin Politz and midfielder Derrick
Etienne were honored as they helped New York post the best regular-season record (23-2-3), top defense (only 12 goals allowed in 28 games) and top offense
(85 goals), while D.C. United’s duo of defender Steven Gandy and forward Gerson Umaña made the starting XI.